172 work from home jobs found

Job Summary: The Harvard University Center for African Studies is a globally recognized, interdisciplinary university-wide center at Harvard University that broadens knowledge about Africa and brings African perspectives to bear on the scholarship of the Harvard community and beyond. The Center is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts with an Africa Office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Executive Director plays a key role in overseeing and implementing the Center for African Studies’ (CAS) programmatic activities across the FAS and Professional Schools as well as in Africa. The position forges professional engagement with faculty and key administrators across the University, as well as with counterparts in institutions in Africa. The Executive Director reports to and works closely with the Oppenheimer Faculty Director and the Faculty Executive Committee for the drafting and execution of CAS’ strategic plan and budget, which fosters cross-school, interdisciplinary research,...

The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard develops and promotes durable, effective, and equitable solutions to the climate change challenges confronting humanity. The Institute pursues its mission by strengthening the Harvard-wide community of scholars, students, staff, alumni, and practitioners working toward climate solutions by providing a home for research, teaching, and engagement in climate and the environment. With the Institute’s support, Harvard scholars tackle the climate challenge in their classrooms and their laboratories. The institute also leverages Harvard’s convening power to engage and influence government, business, civil society, and communities in ways that lead to a sustainable future. The Salata Institute seeks a dedicated professional with knowledge of climate change issues or sustainability broadly to strengthen ties between the Institute and students who are interested in climate and sustainability. The position achieves this...

Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks a candidate to serve as a part-time teaching fellow (TF) to assist a faculty course head in ensuring the effective administration of a critical first year MBA course, Financial Reporting and Control (FRC) in the Fall Semester, 2026.  This is an exciting opportunity that will provide the successful candidate with firsthand exposure to world-class faculty, and an ideal environment in which to advance one’s own learning and professional development. Working to support the FRC teaching group, the TF will have these major areas of responsibility: High level engagement with the faculty teaching group and the course to ensure effective course administration; Student support including review sessions, tutorials, problem sets; and Research including updating and editing cases and supplemental course materials, and preparing teaching notes.  Primary Duties: The TF will read and prepare cases, attend faculty teaching group meetings, attend...

Job Summary: As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a key member of the D^3 Data Science Team, working closely with Harvard Business School (HBS) faculty and researchers on research projects in the social sciences related to business and management, digital transformation, data science and artificial intelligence. Specifically, you will be working with HBS faculty to leverage AI and investigate its implications for business and society through experimental research. You will also play a role in developing and disseminating ML and AI-based tools for the research community. Because you will act as an expert guide and resource for researchers with a wide range of abilities and knowledge relating to data methodologies and emerging technologies, a substantial component of the role is effective communication about technologies. Additionally, the ability to learn new skills on the fly, to keep up with emerging technologies, and to transition comfortably among multiple ongoing...

This role has the possibility of being remote or hybrid.  Remote work may be considered for individuals living at least 100-mile radius from campus and where all work will be completed within a state that Harvard is registered to do business in (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT or WA). Please note that you may be expected to come to our Boston, MA based campus with specific duration and frequency to be determined by the department’s needs. Hybrid - We consider hybrid to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.  Job Summary: Lead comprehensive applications/web development for highly complex projects; typically work as part of a team to implement complex business solutions. Deliver...

Job Summary: As our Lead Software Engineer, you will collaborate with and shepherd software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers, and will develop AI-based software solutions to better address the needs of our constituents (students, alumni, faculty, researchers, staff, and community at large). You will have the chance to guide and continuously improve the ways in which we engage, educate, and empower people around the world, combining the best of human touch and technology scale, exploring the use of everything from the latest generative AI models to blended and immersive environments, multi-modal and varied-form content, and the most innovative research and teaching methodologies. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Develop production-ready software solutions that solve real business problems, taking into account business needs and technology/operations landscape; lead interaction with internal stakeholders and technology on specific projects and...

Job Summary: Lead development and implementation of complex information technology projects and architecture to solve problems with wide impact, requiring high levels of functional integration. The Technical Lead acts as the primary architectural authority and engineering manager for the HBS Foundry platform. This hands-on role is responsible for architecting scalable technical solutions, managing the engineering team, and working closely with the Product Team and Business Leadership to build AI-powered tools that deliver measurable value. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Technical Architecture & Strategy Architect, design, and provide hands-on contribution to the development and deployment of scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions that support business goals and product initiatives. Make technical design choices and follow technical standards, including cyber security, software languages, tools, and infrastructure. Balance fast, lean innovation...

Harvard University is home to the largest intercollegiate athletic department in the country, with 42 varsity sports and approximately 1,200 student-athletes. Harvard has long valued the lessons taught by athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork; ethical and responsible behavior on and off the field; adherence to both the spirit and letter of the rules; leadership and strength of character; and the ability to accept victory with humility and defeat with grace. Harvard Athletics also believes in building community through the engagement of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, creating an environment in which neighboring communities can share in the Harvard experience.  The Head Team Physician for Harvard Athletics serves as part of the Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) clinical staff and provides medical leadership and oversight for the care of Harvard’s varsity student-athletes. The role includes oversight of team...

Job Summary: Lead development and implementation of complex information technology projects to solve problems that may have wide impact, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed.  May manage a number of projects simultaneously. The AI Technical Product Manager bridges the gap between artificial intelligence capabilities and real-world product applications, combining deep technical understanding with strategic product understanding to build AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable value. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Product Balance innovation with practical implementation, assessing technical feasibility and business impact Establish success metrics and KPIs for AI product initiatives Technical Leadership Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications Understand AI/ML fundamentals including model...

Job Summary: This Events Assistant will provide support for assigned events in the Alumni Affairs and Development office. The Events Assistant will work as part of a dynamic team to produce a diverse portfolio of events. Key responsibilities of the position include the creation of invitation pools, communicating with invitees, tracking replies, preparing briefings and meeting/committee materials, vendor research, producing event materials, and post event follow-up. The Events Assistant is responsible for some communications and facilitating event follow-up. Most importantly, this is a service-related role that will provide on-site event responsibilities supporting a team and will have a great deal of interaction with attendees who are primarily University alumni and donors. Teamwork, flexibility, rigorous attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in exploring event management as a possible...

Job Summary: The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks an Academic Engagement Coordinator to support academic programs and student engagement initiatives within a mission-driven community committed to advancing health equity. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, the Academic Engagement Coordinator works independently to coordinate academic administration, admissions, student engagement activities, and departmental events. This role serves as a key resource for students and faculty, ensuring smooth operations, policy compliance, and high-quality academic programming. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a principal source of information on departmental academic policies and advises faculty, staff, and students on degree requirements and procedures Ensures smooth day-to-day coordination within the Academic Affairs unit and frequently liaises with School offices...

Job Summary: The Research Data and Project Manager will serve a technical and management role, overseeing the daily operations and complex digital infrastructure within the Population Mental Health Lab. This includes two large-scale, multi-country psychiatric genetics research studies: The Genetics of Eating Disorders and NeuroGAP-Psychosis II. The Genetics of Eating Disorders study, a large-scale effort focused on online participant recruitment and cohort development in the United States and South Africa, as well as clinical based recruitment in South Africa. NeuroGAP-Psychosis II is a clinical based, large-scale study across Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa.  These projects are a collaborative effort and run by a team at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. This role requires deep technical know-how in research databases, automation, programming, and troubleshooting to manage the...

The incumbent will assist with and in some instances, manage compliance and risk management activities/functions for the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under the direction of the HGSE Research Security Administrator, assists with administration of the emerging research security program for HGSE, collaborating, and connecting across multiple offices and roles to ensure HGSE executes and remains in compliance with Harvard’s Research Security policy and procedures. In support and under the direction of the HGSE Export Control Administrator, coordinates activities of the HGSE Export Controls (EC) program, including co-designing and launching program activities, communicating school-level information about EC, and coordinating or conducting Visual Compliance checks as required for international partners school-wide. Supports faculty and staff in engaging with the HGSE Export Compliance Program as well as international reviews. Aid the HGSE...

Independently perform a variety of admissions activities including recruiting, evaluating and participating in the selection of candidates for admission in accordance with university and departmental policies. As an Admissions Officer you will:   Work directly with a high-energy team to recruit, select, and yield the most promising J.D. talent across the globe  Evaluate and make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission, including extensive reading responsibilities at high-volume points in the cycle   Develop presentations and materials designed to promote the institution and attract potential students   Manage on-campus and virtual information sessions for prospective students   Significant planning responsibility for on-campus and virtual yield activities for admitted students  Prepare and analyze reports to improve outreach and recruitment efforts   Represent university as the spokesperson at admissions events and functions   Ensure compliance...

The Financial Analyst works independently on key components of the Harvard Real Estate (HRE) business unit and reports to the HRE Financial Manager.  Excellent customer service, responsiveness, patience, organizational and follow-through skills as well as comfort and proficiency navigating new and existing financial systems are essential to this role. General Financial Duties (40%) Reviews transactions for compliance and accuracy. Supports administration of capitalized projects and capital planning. Responds to unit inquiries regarding spending, balances, and budget categories. Serve as a policy resource for assigned units, advises on transaction appropriateness, and makes recommendations about best mechanisms for all transactions.   Provide training on financial models, financial systems, policies & procedures. Month End Close (25%) Review business income statements with financial manager and research & explain unbudgeted expenses or other variances as...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support one of the following assigned faculty members:  Tomomichi Amano Zoe Cullen Renata Gaineddenova Quan Le Todd Lensman Madhav Kumar   You will see this posting updated with names of additional hiring faculty listed in the coming months as more needs are identified. We ask that you please indicate the faculty you are interested in supporting in your cover letter. More information on career outcomes, including PhD programs recent Predoctoral Research Associates attended, can be seen here .  Overview:  The Predoctoral Research Associate position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.   Primary...

CID has an immediate opening for a Grants Manager to provide life-cycle administration of multi-faceted projects, both federal and non-federal. The Grants Manager will proactively establish relationships with the CID team, CID Faculty Affiliates across Harvard schools, research teams, and the HKS Research Administration Office (RAO) and Harvard’s Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) to provide expert guidance on all sponsored research issues.   The Grants Manager plays a central role in the support of CID research programs and initiatives and works closely with the Center’s Director of Finance and Operations. This person is responsible for (1) all aspects of the research administration process from budget development to contract negotiations to invoice collection in collaboration with CID research staff, HKS Research Administration Office, and Harvard’s Office of Sponsored Programs, (2) financial post-award monitoring and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with HKS, Harvard...

Job Summary: The Fishman Laboratory in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled research assistant to work on a project involving genetics to dissect function of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The candidate will work closely with scientists in the lab and will perform daily activities, including: Generation of transgenic zebrafish and their analysis; Molecular biology techniques, including cloning, PCR, DNA and protein extraction, immunostaining; Recording and analysis of experimental data; Operation and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: One year of experience with basic biological laboratory techniques is required. Additional Qualifications and Skills: BA/BS in biology, genetics or related science is preferred as is at least one year of directly related lab experience. Excellent...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Services Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Harvard Library (HL) biweekly and weekly payroll. Working with the Controller and HL Human Resources, the incumbent serves as a payroll expert at HL.They will also communicate procedure and policy to all HL managers and staff and ensure that payroll documentation and processes comply with University Internal Controls under the Hire-to-Pay Controls matrix issued by the University Controller’s office.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Acts as primary payroll customer service contact to HL. Serves as payroll expert for library and others on library payroll team. Serves as backup to other payroll team members, including FAS Libraries payroll. Acts as an interface with University Financial Services team (policy, practice, best practices).  Communicates payroll deadlines and deliverables, including special timelines leading up to holidays, etc. Process...

The Senior Human Resources Consultant (SHRC) is a key member of the HR Consulting team within Central Administration at Harvard University. This role will be responsible for comprehensive human resources consulting services for an assigned department(s) within the portfolio and provide leadership in change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The SHRC provides strategic guidance and advice on all HR related issues, demonstrating a solid understanding of the opportunities and resources available. Essential Functions Consults with and advises managers and employees on policies and procedures relating to employment practices, policy interpretation and application, recruiting, performance management, compensation, union and employee relations, staff development, and organizational development. Partners with managers, employees, HR colleagues, and bargaining unit representatives to address a variety of workplace issues...

Job Summary: The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course. The broad goal of Dr. Denckla’s research program is to understand the impact of adversity on human potential and well-being, as well as the mechanisms that appear to be protective. She has a particular focus on bereavement across the lifespan, complemented by a broad program of research in trauma and adversity. Dr. Denckla uses her training in clinical psychology and epidemiology to investigate: 1) biopsychosocial associations with response to trauma and bereavement; 2) how genes influence risk for posttraumatic psychopathology; and 3) structural and cultural determinants of well-being and mental health in national and global cohorts. Dr. Christy A. Denckla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at...

Job Summary: The Administrative and Program Manager supports the daily operations, academic administration, and participant services of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR), a unique community of retired and semi-retired professionals ranging from ~55-100 years of age, who serve as highly engaged peer volunteers, course and committee leaders and members, and participants in HILR. The role manages core operational functions including participant and course support; public-facing communications; administrative, financial, and facilities management; identity and records management; procurement coordination; donation processing; admissions and committee support; and program and event support. The position ensures continuity of HILR operations and serves as a key administrative partner to the HILR Director of Personal Enrichment Programs and Assistant Dean. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Participant & Course Support Provide high level of sensitive,...

Reporting to the Manager- Facility Operations Planning, the Facilities Work Supervisor is an essential member of the Facilities Work Control Group (WCG) with primary responsibility for procuring, overseeing, and coordinating the work of vendors and contractors directly contracted by the HMS Facilities Department; supporting HMS Campus Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) teams in campus' maintenance, repair, and renewal project activities; and scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing building and campus-wide system shutdowns and outages initiated by the Facilities Department. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Identifies and assigns all new work orders from the CMMS system to appropriate vendors and contractors.  Oversee and coordinate activities of contractors and vendors contracted by the Facilities Department.  Develops and administers vendor services procurement, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract creation, and invoice...

The Director of Financial Process Transformation leads enterprise-wide initiatives to simplify, standardize, and modernize financial operations across the University. Reporting to the Office of the Controller, with a dotted-line relationship to Office of Finance and Administration, this role operates across Financial Administration (FAD) and partners with school and central finance leadership to drive transformation priorities. The Director sets direction, aligns stakeholders, and ensures the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that span organizational boundaries. The Director brings a structured, outcomes-driven approach to redesigning financial processes - reducing complexity, improving cycle times, strengthening compliance, and minimizing administrative burden. Success in this role requires the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders in a decentralized environment, along with a track record of leading large-scale change from concept through...